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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.19, 272.14 and 109.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.19, 272.14 and 109.87 is: 151.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.19 : 272.14 = 109.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.19/272.14 = 109.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.19x = 272.14 × 109.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.19x = 29,900.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,900.02/197.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.63

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